Grapelive: Wine of the Day July 18, 2023
2019 Conterno Fantino, Barolo DOCG “Mosconi” Vigna Ped, Piedmonte, Italy.The 2019 Mosconi Vigna Ped from Conterno Fantino is a brilliant young Barolo that is already showing its potential and has…
2019 Conterno Fantino, Barolo DOCG “Mosconi” Vigna Ped, Piedmonte, Italy.The 2019 Mosconi Vigna Ped from Conterno Fantino is a brilliant young Barolo that is already showing its potential and has…
2022 Lucy Wines by Pisoni, Rosé of Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands.The Lucy Wines, which were made to give back to the community and inspired by the Monterey Bay area…
2022 Ruseell Joyce, Chenin Blanc, Rodnick Vineyard, Chalone AVA, Monterey County.This brilliant new and upcoming release from winemaker Russell Joyce of Joyce Vineyards, made under his personal collection label, is…
2021 La Battagliola, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC, Dosage Millesimato 15, Red Sparkling Wine, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.The dark magenta, slighty off dry, like an Extra Dry Champagne, and fruity La Battagliola…
2020 Domaine Jean Collet, Chablis Premier Cru, Vaillons, White Burgundy, France.The Collet family, as noted here at Grapelive.com, is a long time Chablis family and have some great sites, that…
2021 Leo Steen, Chenin Blanc, Saini Farms Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County.These Leo Steen Chenins, by winemaker Leo Hansen, are some of the most pleasing California whites I’ve had…
2021 Crotin, Grignolino d’Asti DOC, Piedmonte, Italy.The easy to love and quaffable Crotin, which translates to a small cellar, Grignolino d’Asti is a delightful lighter framed, strawberry ruby hued, delicately…
2021 Domaine de Bellene, Côte de Nuits-Villages Blanc “Les Monts de Boncourt” White Burgundy, France.The Domaine de Bellene’s pretty and vibrant 2021 Les Monts de Boncourt white comes from the…
2021 Tenuta Scerscé, Chiavenasca (Nebbiolo) “Nettare” Rosso di Valtellina DOC, Lombardy, Italy.The new vintage of Tenuta Scerscé’s “Nettare” Rosso di Valtellina DOC is brightly fresh and slightly lighter in form…
2020 Domaine Philippe Jouan, Coteaux Bourguignons “Cuvée Thomas” Pinot Noir, Vieilles Vignes, Red Burgundy, France.As noted before, Philippe Jouan has really impressed me with his 2017s and I was excited…